NEET MDS - How to Prepare for Dental materials?
Dental materials is considered to be one of the most difficult subjects particularly due to its dry nature. In order to score well in this said subject, the students need to possess high comprehension and retention ability.
We have compiled a list of Questions in this article, which MERITERS experts will answer and are very essential for an effective and efficient preparation:
- What is the subject wise Weightage?
- Which Books to refer?
- How much Time should be allocated to the subject?
- How much Time should be allocated to each Topic?
- How many times should the subject be Revised?
- What is the Ideal time to Start the subject?
- What are the Important Topics for NEET MDS?
- Types of Questions asked?
What is the subject wise Weightage?
Standard books to Refer?
How much Time should be allocated for the Subject?
- Theory reading – 2 Days
- MCQ Practice - 7 to 10 Days
How much Time should be allocated to each Topic?
- Theory reading - 30 Mins
- MCQ Practice - 4 - 6 Hours
How many Times should the subject be Revised?
- 4-8 times revision is required
What is the Ideal time to Start the subject?
- 1st quarter of the preparation
- After completing 3-4 subjects
Dental materials - Important Topics
UNIT | IMPORTANT TOPICS |
---|---|
Physical properties |
Mechanical properties
Optical Properties Thermal properties Fluid properties Electric Properties |
Impression materials |
Impression compound
Impression Plaster Zinc oxide eugenol
Hydrocolloid
Elastomeric impression compounds General comparison
|
Gypsum Products |
Gypsum products
|
Restorative resins |
Dental Polymers
|
Amalgams |
Amalgam
|
Metallurgy |
Physical metallurgy
Alloy
|
Direct filling gold | Direct filling gold |
Dental cements |
Zinc phosphate
Zinc Polycarboxylate
Silicates Glass Ionomer Cement
General consideration of Dental cements
|
Dental ceramics & Miscellaneous |
Ceramics
|
Casting procedures |
Casting Procedures
Casting Defects
|
Composites |
Composites
|
What Type of Questions were asked in NEET?
1. Single best answer
- Fact Based (Memory)
- Concept based
- Numerical/Value Based
2. Image based questions
3. True or false type questions
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We hope this blog will assist you in preparing this subject meticulously for MDS entrance exams.
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Updated Feb 07, 2021.